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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Lado is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Galicia, Spain.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for citrus, smoky, spicy and aromatic.
The regions that matter for it are Ribeiro.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, consistent yielder vigour and a preference for maritime.
It blends readily with Treixadura, Torrontés, Godello and Albariño.
Watch for the synonyms: Lado.
At the table it suits galician mussels, glass noodles with chicken and sesame and pan-fried fish with salsa verde.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Treixadura
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Torrontés
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Godello
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Albariño
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Treixadura
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Torrontés
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Godello
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Albariño
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Food pairings.
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Galician mussels
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glass noodles with chicken and sesame
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pan-fried fish with salsa verde
Also labelled.
Lado.
Bottles to look for.
- Mauro Estevez Uxia da Ponte, Ribeiro, Spain
Lado: common questions
01.What does Lado taste like?+
Lado tastes of citrus, smoky, spicy and aromatic. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Lado from?+
Lado originates in Galicia, Spain.
03.Where is Lado grown?+
The key regions for Lado are Ribeiro.
04.What food pairs with Lado?+
Pour it with galician mussels, glass noodles with chicken and sesame and pan-fried fish with salsa verde.
05.What else is Lado called?+
Lado is also labelled Lado.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.